Effective number of bits
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB) is a metric used to describe the actual performance of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) or a similar system, indicating the quality of the digitized signal. It provides an estimate of the actual number of bits of resolution that an ADC can achieve under real-world conditions, rather than just the theoretical maximum.
Encoding law
Encoding law generally refers to principles or rules that govern how information is transformed into a specific format for storage, transmission, or processing. While it’s not a term widely recognized in a particular field, it can intersect various areas such as: 1. **Information Theory**: In this context, encoding laws might refer to coding schemes used to efficiently represent data for storage or transmission.
FDOA
FDOA stands for "Frequency Difference of Arrival." It is a technique used in signal processing and localization systems to determine the position of a signal source based on the difference in the frequency of the received signals at multiple receivers. FDOA leverages the Doppler effect, which causes the frequency of a received signal to vary based on the relative motion between the source and the receiver. By measuring the frequency differences at multiple receiving locations, it's possible to triangulate the position of the signal source.
FIR transfer function
The Finite Impulse Response (FIR) transfer function is a mathematical representation of a type of digital filter that is characterized by a finite duration impulse response. FIR filters are used in digital signal processing (DSP) for various applications, including audio processing, communication systems, and image processing.
"Fast Algorithms for Multidimensional Signals" refers to a class of computational techniques designed to efficiently process and analyze signals with multiple dimensions (such as images, video, or 3D data). These multidimensional signals are often represented by arrays or tensors, where each dimension can correspond to different physical properties (such as time, space, frequency, etc.).
Fast Fourier transform
The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is an algorithm that computes the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and its inverse efficiently. The DFT is a mathematical transformation used to analyze the frequency content of discrete signals, transforming a sequence of complex numbers into another sequence of complex numbers. The basic idea is to express a discrete signal as a sum of sinusoids, which can provide insights into the signal's frequency characteristics.
Fast Walsh–Hadamard transform
The Fast Walsh–Hadamard Transform (FWHT) is an efficient algorithm for computing the Walsh–Hadamard Transform (WHT), which is a linear transform widely used in signal processing, data analysis, and various applications in computer science and engineering. The WHT is similar to the well-known Fourier Transform but operates over a different basis, specifically using the Walsh functions instead of complex exponentials.
Filter bank
A filter bank is a collection of filters that partition a signal into multiple components, each representing a specific range of frequencies. Filter banks are widely used in various applications, including signal processing, audio processing, image processing, telecommunications, and more. There are several key features and concepts associated with filter banks: 1. **Types of Filters**: The filters in a filter bank can be designed using various types of filtering techniques, such as low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and band-stop filters.
Filter design
Filter design refers to the process of creating filters used in signal processing systems, which selectively modify or control specific aspects of signals. Filters are employed in various applications, including audio processing, telecommunications, image processing, and data analysis, to enhance or suppress certain frequencies or components of a signal. The main types of filters are: 1. **Low-pass Filters (LPF)**: Allow signals with frequencies below a certain cutoff frequency to pass through while attenuating higher frequencies.
Finite Legendre transform
The Finite Legendre Transform is a mathematical operation that generalizes the standard Legendre transform to finite-dimensional spaces or finite sets of points. It is often used in various fields such as physics, optimization, and numerical analysis, particularly in the context of convex analysis and transformation of functions.
Finite impulse response
Finite Impulse Response (FIR) refers to a type of digital filter used in signal processing. The defining characteristic of FIR filters is that their impulse response— the output of the filter when presented with an impulse input— is finite in duration. This means that the filter responds to an input signal and then settles to zero after a certain number of discrete time steps. ### Key Characteristics of FIR Filters: 1. **Finite Duration**: The output only relies on a finite number of input samples.
First-order hold
A First-order Hold (FoH) is a method used in digital signal processing and control systems to reconstruct a continuous-time signal from discrete samples. It is an interpolation technique that approximates the value of the continuous signal between the discrete sample points. ### Key Features of First-order Hold: 1. **Linear Interpolation**: The First-order Hold generates a piecewise linear approximation of the signal. Between two consecutive sample points, it forms a straight line that connects the two samples.
Folding (DSP implementation)
Folding in the context of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) typically refers to a technique used to reduce the complexity of digital signal manipulations, particularly in the implementation of linear systems such as filters. This technique becomes particularly relevant when dealing with the computational aspects of signal processing, especially in real-time applications or on resource-constrained devices.
Fourier analysis
Fourier analysis is a mathematical technique used to analyze functions or signals by decomposing them into their constituent frequencies. Named after the French mathematician Jean-Baptiste Joseph Fourier, this method is based on the principle that any periodic function can be expressed as a sum of sine and cosine functions (Fourier series) or, more generally, as an integral of sine and cosine functions (Fourier transform) for non-periodic functions.
Full scale
"Full scale" can refer to different concepts depending on the context in which it is used. Below are some common interpretations: 1. **Engineering and Modeling**: In engineering, "full scale" refers to a model or representation that is built to the same dimensions and specifications as the actual object. For instance, a full-scale model of a building would have the same height, width, and features as the actual building.
A Geometric Arithmetic Parallel Processor (GAPP) is a type of computational architecture designed for performing arithmetic operations in parallel, utilizing geometric transformations as a means of processing data efficiently. This type of processor typically leverages the principles of parallelism to enhance computational speed and efficiency in handling complex calculations or large datasets.
Gerchberg–Saxton algorithm
The Gerchberg–Saxton algorithm is a computational method used primarily in the field of optics and signal processing for phase retrieval and optimization problems. Developed by researchers David Gerchberg and Robert Saxton in the early 1970s, this iterative algorithm is particularly useful for reconstructing complex wavefronts from intensity-only measurements.
Goertzel algorithm
The Goertzel algorithm is an efficient digital signal processing algorithm used to detect the presence of specific frequencies within a signal. It is particularly useful when analyzing signals in applications like tone detection, DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) decoding, and other frequency-domain processes where only a few specific frequencies are of interest, rather than performing a full Fourier transform.
HADES (software)
HADES (Highly Advanced Distributed and Efficient System) is a software framework designed for various applications, particularly in high-performance computing (HPC) and data-intensive environments. It is often used in scientific research, simulations, and complex analyses. HADES can facilitate the management of resources, improve the efficiency of computations, and optimize workflows across distributed systems.
Half-band filter
A half-band filter is a type of linear filter that is particularly used in digital signal processing and communication systems. It is characterized by its frequency response, which has special properties that make it efficient for certain applications, especially in systems that require downsampling or interpolation.